Wasps like to build their nests in some crazy places. In this post, we answer the question, “where do wasps build their nests”? We’ll also provide some tips on getting rid of wasps.
Wasps tend to build nests in areas that are out of reach of humans
You’ll often find wasp nests in areas that are left alone by humans. Unfortunately, this means that their nests tend to be in hard to reach places that are difficult to get rid of on your own. This doesn’t mean that they are specifically avoiding people. They are looking for places that will be protected from the elements and free from predators.
We always recommend reaching out to a pest control service in the case of any wasp issues. Wasps can be extremely dangerous and even deadly if someone is allergic to them.
Typical places tend to be in areas like roof eaves, behind window shutters, sheds, barns, and outdoor playhouses.. Wasps don’t really limit where they build, and the kinds of places they do can sometimes be quite unusual.
If you are seeing wasps but aren’t sure of where their nest is, watch the various flight patterns of the wasps you see. Often they will end up leading you right to their nest.
It’s very common to not see the nest itself. They’re often hidden behind or under something. You may just see the entrance of the nest or a stream of wasps coming in and out. Keep your distance to avoid being stung.
Below are a few pictures of places you can find wasp nests
Wasp nest hidden under a sod patch
Wasp nest in a wall void
What could be causing wasp problems near your home
You may be attracting wasps to your home and not even know it. The two main reasons that wasps end up around your home is there is a food source or building materials for their nests.
When you eliminate these two factors, it can go a long way to keeping wasps away from your home. Wasps tend to work together in groups when they feed so one wasp can quickly turn in to dozens if not hundreds.
Seal garbage and recycling bins
Properly sealing outdoor garbage cans or recycling bins can be an effective strategy for reducing wasp activity. Recycling bins are filled with soda cans, juice cartons, and beer cans among other sweet things. These substances can be a perfect attractant for wasps.
If you have rotting fruit, meat, or other food sources left in your uncovered garbage, those items will also attract wasps. Shutting the lid on a garbage can is not enough to stop the smell from attracting wasps. Even if you can’t smell it, the wasps can. Another area that some people don’t pay attention to is their gardens.
If you have a garden on your property, it could be another area wasps like to hang out. Often fruit or vegetables can drop on the ground and start to rot and decay.
It probably isn’t the end of the world for the soil and other plants in the garden to leave these fruits and veggies rot, but it is one thing that can attract wasps.
Watch the wood
Some building materials to watch out for could be wood pile stacks or twigs and branches left near your home. When wood is rotting, or just simply easily accessible many wasps will take advantage of that to gather some quick building materials.
Wasps create their nests out of chewed up wood pulp, and if you have wood piles lying around it’s a perfect source to gather that pulp. When wood is sometimes rotting it makes it even easier for wasps to gather it.
If you have a garden, uncovered trash, and wood piles around your home you may become an easy target for wasps. Be sure to pay attention to any clustering wasps near your home as you may have a wasp nest on your hands, and if you do develop wasp issues, make sure to reach out to a pest control professional to get rid of the problem.
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